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Read & DiscussAs the FDA delays its proposed definition, lawmakers have stepped up to take action.
Raymond Rhee, who currently serves as the grocer’s finance chief, will become CEO of Winn-Dixie until the expected close of the transaction in 2027.
July 1, 2026 Springfield, IL – Illinois Stewardship Alliance (ISA) welcomed the release of the Senate Farm Bill discussion draft as a step toward finally advancing long-overdue federal farm legislation,
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Summary The Illinois General Assembly passed an FY27 budget that includes $12 million in new funding for the Illinois Grocery Initiative. The program is intended to address inadequate access to fresh food in underserved …
Summary Illinois eliminated the statewide one-percent sales and use tax on groceries on January 1, 2026. Municipalities and counties may impose a local one-percent grocery occupation tax by ordinance, so the rate now dep…
Summary A new grocery store in Venice, Illinois broke ground with a $2.4 million Illinois Grocery Initiative grant and $3.5 million in private investment. The project is intended to restore nearby access to affordable, n…
Summary Illinois announced eight competitive awards totaling just over $10 million through the New Stores in Food Deserts and Equipment Upgrades programs. The awards support new grocery projects and help existing indepen…